In a social media post, bridge officials say the smoke is coming from wildfires in Canada. Over 33,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in three Canadian provinces.

And, therefore, for Michigan, more wildfire smoke in summer wildfire seasons. "Because of air circulation patterns, we just end up receiving a lot of smoke from Canada," Fischer said.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has spread more than 5,000 miles, reaching parts of Russia and Europe during the past week.

Wildfires in Canada are causing air quality issues in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. An air quality advisory is in effect for several counties due to elevated fine particulate matter.

In a social media post, bridge officials say the smoke is coming from wildfires in Canada. Over 33,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in three Canadian provinces.

In Canada, there are several priority fires ranging from roughly 9,100 to 306,000 acres in size. As of May 30, there were 77 uncontrolled active fires, according to Natural Resources Canada. As the ...

In Canada, there are several priority fires ranging from roughly 9,100 to 306,000 acres in size. As of May 30, there were 77 uncontrolled active fires, according to Natural Resources Canada .